I love to have a poke around on Etsy and Pinterest to see what I can find, but I was alarmed to find that not only are crochet tampons for sale, but that people are buying and reviewing them! I’m…
7 tips for visiting Inle Lake in Myanmar
Inle Lake is a highlight on the itinerary for many backpackers travelling in Myanmar and it certainly was for me, as it really is as beautiful as the photographs show, so here is everything you need to know before you…
What did the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory instruments in Jaipur do?
Some of the most fascinating historical buildings in India are the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatories, and I went to the one in Jaipur to discover what these intriguing instruments were actually used for. Jantar means instruments and Mantar means calculation…
Top tips to see Dambulla Caves and Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka on a budget
Sigiriya Rock and the Dambulla Caves are two of Sri Lanka’s most impressive historical sights and if you’re really short on time you could see them both in one day. If you are travelling independently on a budget using public…
Your guide to visiting Sri Lanka’s ancient city of Polonnaruwa and its wildlife
If you are in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle then I wholeheartedly recommend the fascinating Polonnaruwa’s UNESCO-listed ancient city which I enjoyed as much as my trip to Sigiriya Rock. If you don’t already know, the foreign tourist price for Polonnaruwa is…
Visiting Bangladesh: Your Dhaka Survival Guide
Many people come to South Asia to visit India, Nepal or Sri Lanka, but if you want a cheap trip to a non-touristy place with friendly people then its worth adding Dhaka in Bangladesh to your itinerary. This is a…